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Man (72) jailed for historic sex offences against young girls

Richard Rush — Thu, 21 May 2026 16:07:26 +0000

A Moulton pensioner who was convicted of sex offences against two young girls was today (Thursday) jailed for 11 years. Stuart Wright, 72, must also serve an extended licence period of one year after his release from jail after a judge decided he was an offender of particular concern. Wright, of Broad Lane, Moulton, was […]

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Six months of roadworks for £1.8m scheme to start in June

Richard Rush — Thu, 21 May 2026 11:03:11 +0000

Six months of works on a £1.8m scheme to improve cycling and pedestrian facilities connections between Spalding and Pinchbeck are set to start next month. The first phase of the Active Travel Scheme to improve cycling lanes and pedestrian areas on Pinchbeck Road between Kings Road and Enterprise Way, will start on Monday June 15. […]

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Better transport needed to attract tourists

Richard Rush — Wed, 20 May 2026 13:57:14 +0000

South Holland needs better transport before it can attract more tourists, councillors have warned. Members of South Holland District Council’s joint performance monitoring panel and policy development panel discussed plans to transform the district and boost tourism in the area, writes Local Democracy Reporter Oliver Castle. At a meeting on Tuesday, May 19, Coun Jan […]

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Cycle challenge in honour of dad

Richard Rush — Wed, 20 May 2026 11:08:50 +0000

A South Holland mum is taking to the saddle to raise funds in honour of her dad who has a brain tumour. Jeff Stancer (60) thought he may have the ‘seasonal blues’ when he felt below par last autumn. Fit and active, Jeff went to the gym three or four times a week and was […]

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Banking on future of visitor numbers

Richard Rush — Wed, 20 May 2026 11:03:13 +0000

The vast skies of the Fens and the history and community spirit of Spalding and Holbeach have been highlighted as drivers for tourism to South Holland. The South and East Lincolnshire Destination Management Plan for the next four years outlines the area’s potential for mopping-up visitor income. According to a report which went before a […]

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Half a century of representing area

Richard Rush — Wed, 20 May 2026 10:57:59 +0000

Two councillors have been recognised for 50 years of service to the area. Bryan Alcock and Chris Brewis have been on South Holland District Council since being elected when the authority started life in 1976. At last week’s full meeting of the authority, Lord-Lieutenant of Lincolnshire Toby Denis, the King’s representative in the county, presented […]

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Plans for new substation build

Richard Rush — Wed, 20 May 2026 10:49:14 +0000

Plans to build a power substation to serve a huge offshore wind farm have been submitted. The station at Weston Marsh is one of two which will be part of the Outer Dowsing infrastructure in Lincolnshire. The Substation A project is within the Grimsby to Walpole scheme which will also include 140km of new pylons […]

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Bash to make Becky memories

Richard Rush — Wed, 20 May 2026 10:32:55 +0000

Holbeach residents are hosting an event to help a woman with cancer make memories with her family and cover the cost of expenses during treatment. Becky Brothwell (51) (pictured) was shocked to be diagnosed with anal cancer in February. She later learned It had also spread to her liver and lungs. After a wait that […]

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Building given to school provides places

Richard Rush — Tue, 19 May 2026 14:54:08 +0000

A Holbeach school is to take on a vacant building in a move to provide an additional 150 secondary school places. Minerva House was previously part of the University of Lincoln’s National Centre for Food Manufacturing. But Lincolnshire County Council says it has agreed for the University Academy Holbeach to take it over. The authority […]

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Closures throughout summer on Spalding road

Richard Rush — Tue, 19 May 2026 14:36:46 +0000

A Spalding road is set for over three months of closures as a £800,000 water pipe upgrade is put in place. At least one part of South Drove will be closed between June 1 and September 6 as a result of the works by Anglian Water. It will lay new water pipes along its length […]

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